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Y557 MES

2001 Mercedes 614D

Blue Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

326,779 mi
Last recorded326,779 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes 614D139,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 MES
MakeMercedes
Model614D
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 326,779 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 326,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 325,833 miles

uneven rise and fall at rear brakes (near side low)

Fail 28 Nov 2024 325,794 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

off side front tyre worn bald on inner edge

uneven rise and fall at rear brakes (near side low)

Pass 23 Nov 2023 319,587 miles

near side headlamp beam image poor

off side front tyre worn on edge

possible fault with off side front side lamp bulb

Fail 23 Nov 2023 319,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

near side headlamp beam image poor

off side front tyre worn on edge

possible fault with off side front side lamp bulb

Pass 16 Nov 2022 311,171 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 304,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 304,072 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 291,693 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

near side front track rod end dust boot split

various holes in the exhaust system

Fail 3 Nov 2020 291,693 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing on edges

near side front track rod end dust boot split

various holes in the exhaust system

Pass 24 May 2019 284,665 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight bind from O/S/R brake. Please monitor.

Fail 20 May 2019 284,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight bind from O/S/R brake. Please monitor.

Pass 8 May 2017 284,401 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 270,040 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 264,512 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 250,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 250,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 235,575 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 31 May 2013 235,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 May 2012 220,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 204,703 miles

converted to motor caravan

Pass 6 May 2010 194,199 miles

advised on the condition of the horn switch

Pass 14 Apr 2009 179,905 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 167,507 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 167,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 145,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 120,451 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 614D?

Based on 1,351 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
14,552
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19
Brake hose bulging under pressure 14
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play 12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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Y557 MES is a 2001 Mercedes 614D in Blue with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes 614D models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 139,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 614D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y557 MES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 614D typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes 614D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y557 MES is a 2001 Mercedes 614D, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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